They grabbed me by the elbow and pulled me. Close. “You’re too sharp-tongued, Katenka!” hissed, “I won’t tolerate such rudeness from my subordinates!” There ...

I looked, hypnotized, he was so close. “Did you try something non-standard?” metal cut through his voice. “No,” she squeaked, and he seemed to relax. He star...

-You are an inquisitor! - the girl crawled away from me in horror, to the nearest tree - Better kill me right away! I will never become your feeding trough! ...

The cell door opened with a creak and HE entered!! Hands in pockets, broad shoulders in an expensive jacket, pointed facial features, light stubble and the l...